9 occurrences

'Riot' in the Bible

But they said, "Not during the Festival, lest there be a riot among the people."

Verse ConceptsDisorder Among PeopleAt The Same Time

So when he saw that he could gain nothing, but that on the contrary there was a riot threatening, he called for water and washed his hands in sight of them all, saying, "I am not responsible for this murder: you must answer for it."

Verse ConceptsGesturesTumultCrowdsInnocence, Examples OfResponsibility, Examples OfSymbolsWashingExcitementDisorder Among PeopleResponsibility For Blood ShedJesus Christ, SinlessnessPlea Of Innocence

But they said, "Not on the Festival-day, for fear there should be a riot among the people."

Verse ConceptsDisorder Among People

The man who was lying in prison charged with riot and murder and for whom they clamoured he set free, but Jesus he gave up to be dealt with as they desired.

Verse ConceptsHumiliationHanding Over ChristJudged As MurderersPeople Set Free By PeopleThe Will Of MenSurrenderactingjailcrucifixion

As soon, however, as the Jews of Thessalonica learnt that God's Message had been proclaimed by Paul at Beroea, they came there also, and incited the mob to a riot.

Verse ConceptsGospel, Responses ToPreaching, Effects OfInciting To EvilSpiritual Warfare, Causes OfUnbelief, As Response To GodIsrael Hardened

The riot and uproar spread through the whole city, till at last with one accord they rushed into the Theatre, dragging with them Gaius and Aristarchus, two Macedonians who were fellow travellers with Paul.

Verse ConceptsConfusion, Nature OfTumultDisorder Among People

For in connexion with to-day's proceedings there is danger of our being charged with attempted insurrection, there having been no real reason for this riot; nor shall we be able to justify the behaviour of this disorderly mob."

Verse ConceptsTumultDisorder Among Peoplerisk

"Are you not the Egyptian who some years ago excited the riot of the 4,000 cut-throats, and led them out into the Desert?"

Verse ConceptsFour ThousandTemporary Stay In The Wilderness

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זלל 
Zalal 
Usage: 9

ἀσωτία 
Asotia 
Usage: 3

ἀσώτως 
Asotos 
Usage: 0

κῶμος 
Komos 
Usage: 3

τρυφή 
Truphe 
Usage: 1